About this Event
Join Us for The Philosopher's Yard Meetup: Exploring "Justice & Fairness"
In this session, we will turn our attention to Justice & Fairness: What is justice? What would a truly fair world look like? Can justice be unfair? Should upbringing or luck affect what someone is entitled to or how they are treated? How would we set up society if we wanted no one to be treated unfairly or unjustly?
This meetup will feature a short talk from Sara Blake-Sealey, a Philosophy and Sociology student, exploring how critical thought about human behaviour and society can be applied in practice. Building on this interdisciplinary training, she hopes to pursue a career in law, studying ethics, equality, and the social institutions that shape opportunities. In her pressentation, Sara will introduce John Rawls’ theory of "justice as fairness", challenging us to consider what a truly just & fair society might look like.
As always, The Philosopher’s Yard provides a neutral, welcoming space for dialogue and reflection. Whether you are well-versed in political philosophy or simply curious about the nature of authority and responsibility, this is an opportunity to share your perspectives and listen to diverse viewpoints from fellow thinkers.
The event will take place at BRIG Café at The Warehouse, located in the Birmingham city centre. The ambiance is perfect for connecting with others who, like you, are searching for deeper understanding and meaningful connections.
Tickets are £5. We also have a buy one get one free offer if you're purchasing with a friend. As a registered charity, all revenue generated from tickets will go, in full, towards supporting Philosophers' Yard events and activities.
If paying for a ticket is not financially feasible for you or our ticketing system presents some other barrier, please contact [email protected]. We have a small number of free tickets that will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, no questions asked.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more about The Philosophers's Yard or about our other philosophy events on our website.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Networking
Info: Participants are expected to make themselves comfortable, and if wanted, speak amongst themselves, before the host introduces the meetup.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Freeform Conversation
Info: After a short introduction of the event, the host will introduce the participants to a list of prompting questions on the topic meant to spark conversation at their table.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM
Comfort Break
Info: Participants will have a comfort break.
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:50 PM
Speaker Slot + Q&A Session
Host: Sara Blake-Sealey
Info: This meetup will feature a short talk from Sara Blake-Sealey, a Philosophy and Sociology student, exploring how critical thought about human behaviour and society can be applied in practice. Building on this interdisciplinary training, she hopes to pursue a career in law, studying ethics, equality, and the social institutions that shape opportunities. In her pressentation, Sara will introduce John Rawls’ theory of "justice as fairness", challenging us to consider what a truly just & fair society might look like.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:20 PM
Facilitated Group Discussion
Info: Participants will take part in a group discussion facilitated by our volunteers.
🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:30 PM
End of the Event
Info: The host will guide the participants through closing activities such as feedback forms or learning about future The Philosophers' Yard events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BRIG Café at The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 2.50 to GBP 5.00
